Articles from the July 19, 2018 edition
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Local Fire Departments Lend A Helping Hand
Members of the New Glarus and Belleville Fire Departments worked together to staff the DeForest Windsor fire district on Saturday, July 14th, so that...
Wisconsin American Legion Firefighter of the Year
Jon Durst, a member of the Stuessy-Kuenzi New Glarus Post #141, was presented a plaque to recognize him as the American Legion Department of...
Blues, Brews and Food Truck Festival a Success
The crowd was impressive for the inaugural Blues, Brews & Food Truck Festival in the New Glarus Village Park. See more photos in the Photo...
Bastille Day Lakefest in Belleville
Belleville's Bastille Day Lakefest was held on Saturday, July 14, 2018. There were many great activities as well as opportunities to celebrate...
Ice Cream Social at Albany United Methodist Church
Albany United Methodist Church will be holding their annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 1st, from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The church is located at 500 Park Street, in Albany. On the menu is BBQ...
Trapper Talk at Albertson Memorial Library
Albertson Memorial Library in Albany will host a Trapper Talk on Thursday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. Local resident Bruce Polheber will share his experiences trapping furbearers in the state, show some...
Road Closed – What Does It Mean?
We all know that Wisconsin has two seasons, Winter and Construction. With the orange barrels, barricades, and signs clearly marking our numerous work zones, do you know which roads you are allowed to...
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Attend Forum in Reedsburg
Several Democratic candidates for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race attended a forum on Sunday, July 8th, in Reedsburg. They talked about such topics as Foxconn, agriculture, education and road...
Student News
UW-Madison Announces Spring Dean’s List The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2017-2018 academic year. Students who...
Green County Fair Welcome
Hello everyone, my name is Danielle Schneider. I am the 2018 Green County Fairest of the Fair. I am the daughter of Dan and DarLyne Schneider. I grew...
New Glarus Community Blood Drive
Dear New Glarus and Area Residents, August 3, 2018, Noon to 6:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. Our summer Community Blood Drive is rapidly approaching. So once again I feel it is very important to remind...
Unsafe Streets and Parking
Dear Editor, In a four-square block section of downtown New Glarus there are, if my count is correct, sixteen flagrant violations of a state of Wisconsin statute enacted for the safety of pedestrians...
Thank You First Responders
Dear Editor, I am a resident of the New Glarus Home. While attending a Devotion and Tea activity this past week, we began discussing firemen and ambulance personnel. How these individuals devote...
Supporting Jones for U.S. Senate
Dear Editor, A while back, I was asked who I thought I would endorse for the U.S. Senate and I really didn’t know what to say. I, along with a lot of American citizens, were feeling pretty...
Belleville EMS Receives Grant From Alliant Energy Foundation
Emergency responders are our neighbors and friends. Sometimes, they aren’t even paid. They provide medical care, fight fires and protect our communities, simply because they care. Hometown Safety...
Zwingli UCC Brotherhood Steak Fry
On Saturday, August 11th, from 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., the Zwingli Brotherhood Men’s Group will be grilling tasty 12 oz. Rib Steaks to your order. The steaks will be served up with fresh sweet corn,...
Homecoming Thank Yous
What a wonderful weekend. The weather was perfect and everyone had a good time. The Monticello Lions wish to thank anyone and everyone who supported our cheese curd stand. If you worked a shift,...
Homecoming Winners
Softball Winners: 1st, $800 – Ripp's Bar; 2nd, $600 – Dam Bar; 3rd, $400 – Anytime Fitness; 4th, $200 – TnD's Bar; 5th, $50 – Varsity Bar; 6...
Rockabilly Kid Performs at Monticello Public Library
Andy Yaun "The Rockabilly Kid" closed out our Summer Reading Program with a fantastic show. Thank you Andy, for putting your Rockabilly twist on such...
Pinterest to Project at New Glarus Public Library
Children's Librarian Ignacia Boersma guides a child making a quilt square at a recent Pinterest to Project session at the New Glarus Public Library....
BMAP Summer 2018 Potluck Excursion
Join the Blue Mounds Area Project for a tour of a 182-acre property featuring a trout stream, prairie remnants, oak woodlands and more on Thursday, July 19, 2018. The hosts are Kris and Penny Kubly,...
Welcome Back to 2018-2019 School Year!
The New Glarus School District will again be utilizing an Online Registration process for the 2018-2019 school year. Online Registration will be open from Monday, July 23, 2018, through Wednesday,...
New Glarus Community Blood Drive to be Held in August
Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification. The...
Department of Justice Announces Over $10 Million in School Safety Grants
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has announced an additional 147 schools and school districts that have been awarded grants through the Wisconsin Department of Justice School Safety Grant...
Support the New Glarus Fire Department at Firefest 2018
The New Glarus Fire Department’s annual fundraiser Firefest, will be held on Saturday, August 4th, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The fundraiser is a great way to support the NGFD, with all proceeds going...